Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake With Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

PUMPKIN SHEET CAKE WITH MOLASSES CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING

Pumpkin Sheet Cake With Molasses Cream-Cheese Frosting image

This simple, warmly spiced pumpkin cake is enough to feed a crowd, making it a perfect holiday treat. It's also relatively versatile: You can serve it in the pan for an easy presentation, or transfer it to a platter for something a little more refined. The frosting is just enough to coat the cake in a thin layer, but, if you want more, you may want to more for a generous coating. And, for a more subtly flavored frosting, substitute an equal amount of dark maple syrup for the molasses, or skip the molasses entirely for pure cream-cheese flavor.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories cakes, dessert

Time 45m

Yield One 9x13-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), softened but cool, plus more for the pan
2 cups/256 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups/330 grams light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup/60 milliliters grapeseed or other neutral-flavored oil
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (15-ounce/425-gram) can pumpkin purée
1/2 cup/4 ounces/113 grams cream cheese, softened but cool
1/4 cup/57 grams unsalted butter, softened but cool
2 cups/226 grams confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices until well combined.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the brown sugar, butter and grapeseed oil. Beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing for about 20 seconds between each. Add the vanilla extract and pumpkin purée and mix until well combined, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl as necessary.
Turn the mixer to low, and add the dry ingredients. Stir until a few spots of flour remain. Remove the bowl from the mixer, and use a rubber spatula to finish folding in the dry ingredients. The batter will be thick and fluffy, so make sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl to ensure it is evenly mixed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and firmly tap the pan on the countertop a few times to release any large air bubbles. Bake the cake until golden and puffed, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
Cool the cake, still in the pan, on a rack for 15 minutes, then use the tip of a knife to loosen the edges and carefully invert it onto the rack to cool completely.
Make the frosting: Add the cream cheese and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-high until smooth. Turn the speed to low and slowly add the confectioner's sugar, mix until the sugar is moistened, then turn the mixer up to medium-high and whip until smooth. Add the molasses, lemon juice, vanilla and pinch of salt, and whip until smooth.
Invert the cooled cake to a serving platter, frost and serve. Alternately, you can also frost and serve this cake in the pan it was baked in, if you'd rather not transfer it to a serving platter.

SPICED PUMPKIN LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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When it comes to dessert, I am a chocoholic first and fruit-pie lover second; but after several test batches to perfect this cake, I am completely won over, and so is everyone who has tasted it. This is simply a spectacular cake-moist and light with spiced pumpkin flavor and sweet bites of coconut and pineapple. In addition, it is a snap to make. It requires two 9-inch cake pans to make the layers, but the cake itself can be mixed together with a rubber spatula and bowl. If all the cake ingredients are pre-measured and the cake pans prepared, this can be a fun kitchen project to do with children, especially since it can be made ahead and frozen.

Provided by Diane Morgan

Categories Cake Mixer Egg Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Cream Cheese Dried Fruit Coconut Pineapple Spice Pumpkin Cinnamon Butter Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

Cake
Butter for coating cake pans, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the pan
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup canola or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups canned unsweetened pumpkin purée
1 cup lightly packed sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup canned crushed pineapple (do not drain)
1/3 cup dried currants
Cream Cheese Frosting
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons canned unsweetened pumpkin purée
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch sides. Line the bottom of each pan with a circle of parchment paper. Butter the parchment paper. Sprinkle the pans with flour, tap the pans to evenly distribute the flour, and then shake off the excess flour. Set aside.
To make the cake, in a large bowl, sift together the 2 cups flour, the granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, oil, and vanilla. In another medium bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, coconut, crushed pineapple, and currants.
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Add the pumpkin mixture and stir just until combined. Divide the batter between the prepared pans, spreading it evenly. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean. Transfer to wire racks and let cool in the pans for 15 minutes. Run a table knife around the edge of the pans to loosen the cakes. Invert the cakes onto the racks and peel off the parchment paper. Let cool completely before frosting the cakes.
To make the frosting, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium speed for about 3 minutes until smooth. Add the butter and beat for about 2 minutes until combined. Add the pumpkin purée and beat until incorporated, about 1 minute. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and beat for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
Place 1 cake layer on a cake plate or platter. Using an offset spatula, spread half of the frosting over the top of the first cake layer. Spread the frosting right to the edge of the top without frosting the sides of the cake. Carefully place the second cake on top, lining up the edges. Spread the remaining frosting over the top of the cake without frosting the sides. Swirl the frosting to decorate the top. Refrigerate the cake to set the frosting. Remove from the refrigerator 30 to 40 minutes before serving.

CISSY'S SPICED PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CREAMED CHEESE FROSTING

Cissy's Spiced Pumpkin Cake with Creamed Cheese Frosting image

This fabulous dessert is based on my Aunt Cissy's famous pumpkin sheet cake. I stacked it into a layer cake to make it a bit more "glamorous." This recipe yields about as moist a cake as you can get, which makes it a bit tricky to layer and frost. But when I asked all of my taste testers if I should adapt it with less oil, the answer was a resounding, "Don't even think about it." The end result may not look like it came from a high-end bakery, but I think that just adds to the Southern charm. And when there's not a single slice left on the plate, you'll know it didn't even matter.

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 to 14 slices

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

Shortening, for greasing pan
2 cups flour, plus more for pan
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups canola oil
1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously coat 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening (tip: this works better than both cooking spray and butter) and lightly flour the pan, discarding the excess.
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the beater blade, combine the sugar and canola oil on medium-low speed until well combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the pumpkin and vanilla until fully incorporated, about another minute. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually add the flour mixture until just incorporated, being careful not to over mix.
Divide cake batter evenly into the 3 pans (I weigh the batter out for the best results). Rap each pan gently on the counter before putting in the oven so that the batter is evenly distributed.
Bake the cakes for 20 to 23 minutes, moving the pans around halfway through cooking time, until they are set and a toothpick comes out clean from the centers. Allow the cakes to cool in pans for 30 minutes. Run a knife along the sides of the pan and remove cake from pans. To do this, place a lightly-floured free hand or cardboard cake round directly onto the top of the cake in order to support the layer; then gently flip the cake pan over with your hand or cake round still supporting it, while gently tapping with the other hand until the cake slips out. Cool the cakes completely on wire racks.
For the frosting: With a hand mixer set at medium speed, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 5 more minutes.
Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a cake plate or serving dish and spread with a layer of cream cheese frosting. Repeat with the second layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with a crumb coat, then repeat with a thicker layer. The frosted cake will keep for up to three days in an airtight container.

PUMPKIN SPICE SHEET CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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The cream cheese frosting wonderfully complements this spice cake sent in by Sandra McKenzie from Braham, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
24 candy pumpkins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan., Beat together first four ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over cake. If desired, top with candy pumpkins. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPICE CAKE WITH MOLASSES CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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Categories Cake Fruit Dessert Bake Cream Cheese Raisin Walnut Spice Fall Molasses Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

Cake
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup apple butter
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsulfured (light) molasses
1 cup golden raisins
Frosting
1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsulfured (light) molasses
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Caramel
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon whipping cream
1 1/2 cups chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

For Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides. Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk apple butter, buttermilk, oil, eggs, molasses and raisins in medium bowl to blend. Stir apple butter mixture into dry ingredients. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Transfer cakes to racks and cool 20 minutes. Run small sharp knife around pan sides to loosen cakes. Turn cakes onto parchment-lined racks and cool completely.
For Frosting:
Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until smooth. Add molasses, butter and vanilla and beat just until smooth. Place 1 cake layer on plate. Spread 1 1/2 cups frosting over. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining frosting decoratively over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate while preparing caramel.
For Caramel:
Stir sugar and cream in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil and stir 1 minute. Let stand until very thick but still pourable, about 5 minutes. Drizzle caramel over cake. Press nuts onto sides of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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This is a super easy and deliciously different pumpkin dessert. Great for the holidays or just for a quick get together

Provided by JPAULEYBUCKNER

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix with pudding
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter, softened
4 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Whisk together the pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and oil. Beat in the eggs, then fold in the pumpkin mixture. Stir in the vanilla.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
To make cream cheese frosting: Cream together the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, mixing until smooth. Stir in the cinnamon and vanilla. Spread frosting over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 83.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 435.3 mg, Sugar 40.6 g

PUMPKIN SPICE LAYER CAKE

Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake image

I made up this recipe when my son requested pumpkin cake for Thanksgiving. It was such a hit that it's now become part of our traditional turkey day dinner!-Jeanne Cerrone, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FROSTING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 to 6 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, sugar and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs and pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking powder, allspice, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and nutmeg. Gradually beat into pumpkin mixture; mix well. , Spoon into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and salt until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 100g carbohydrate (79g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PUMPKIN LAYER CAKE

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This spiced pumpkin cake is enhanced by layers of a delectably rich frosting that features cream cheese and goat cheese. Quince, available in the fall, has a fragrant, apple-like flavor. If you can't find fresh ones, use pears or apples instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield Makes one 8-inch layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans and parchment
2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for parchment
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups packed light-brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups solid-pack pumpkin (not pie filling)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup buttermilk
Goat Cheese Frosting
Quince-Ginger Compote(optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush two 8-inch round cake pans with butter; line with parchment rounds. Butter parchment; dust with flour, tapping out excess. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and brown sugar until pale and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Beat in pumpkin; add vanilla and ginger. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with 2 batches of buttermilk; beat until just combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake until cakes are golden brown, edges pull away from sides of pans, and a cake tester comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Transfer pans to wire racks to cool 15 minutes. Turn out cakes onto racks to cool completely.
Place bottom layer on a cake stand or platter, and spread evenly with half the frosting. Top with second layer, and spread remaining frosting over top. Top cake with some quince-ginger compote, and serve remainder on the side.